Sam Haraf

Sam Haraf is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of South Florida College of Education. She teaches courses including EDE 4504: Creating and Differentiating the Learning Environment and EDE 4940: Elementary Education Internship.

Her academic credentials are:

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education
• Master's degree in Curriculum Studies/Teacher Leadership
• Doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction/Teacher Education
• Certifications in Qualitative Research and Special Education

Dr. Haraf's research focuses on teacher candidate preparation, school-university partnership development, and teacher learning to create supportive, accessible, and rigorous classroom environments for all students. Her work integrates practical K-12 experience with academic theory to address equity and accessibility in education.

She applies her background as an elementary teacher and reading coach in diverse Chicago-area schools to inform teacher training, emphasizing school improvement planning, intervention strategies, and curriculum development through real-world applications.